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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 637.76 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 637.76 and 296.72 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 637.76 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/637.76 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 637.76 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 189,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,234.66/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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