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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 638.24 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 638.24 and 296.67 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 638.24 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/638.24 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 638.24 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 189,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,345.18/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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