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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 637.93 and 296.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 637.93 and 296.85 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 637.93 = 296.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/637.93 = 296.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 637.93 × 296.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 189,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,365.59/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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