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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 637.95 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 637.95 and 296.56 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 637.95 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/637.95 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 637.95 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 189,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,190.45/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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