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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 638.88 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 638.88 and 296.90 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 638.88 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/638.88 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 638.88 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 189,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,683.47/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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