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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 638.60 and 297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 638.60 and 297.10 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 638.60 = 297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/638.60 = 297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 638.60 × 297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 189,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,728.06/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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