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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.91, 638.93 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.91, 638.93 and 297.17 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.91 : 638.93 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.91/638.93 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.91x = 638.93 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.91x = 189,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,869.34/462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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