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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 637.89 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 637.89 and 296.56 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 637.89 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/637.89 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 637.89 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 189,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,172.66/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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