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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.86, 638.81 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.86, 638.81 and 297.55 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.86 : 638.81 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.86/638.81 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.86x = 638.81 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.86x = 190,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,077.92/462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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