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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 638.07 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 638.07 and 296.54 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 638.07 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/638.07 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 638.07 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 189,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,208.60/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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