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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.65, 638.64 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.65, 638.64 and 296.87 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.65 : 638.64 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.65/638.64 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.65x = 638.64 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.65x = 189,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,589.86/462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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