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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 638.00 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 638.00 and 296.80 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 638.00 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/638.00 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 638.00 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 189,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355.32/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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