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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.37, 638.13 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.37, 638.13 and 296.52 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.37 : 638.13 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.37/638.13 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.37x = 638.13 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.37x = 189,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,216.83/462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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