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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 638.01 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 638.01 and 296.62 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 638.01 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/638.01 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 638.01 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 189,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,246.53/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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