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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 638.28 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 638.28 and 297.17 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 638.28 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/638.28 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 638.28 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 189,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,676.87/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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