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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 638.28 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 638.28 and 296.76 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 638.28 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/638.28 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 638.28 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 189,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,414.78/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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