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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.58 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.58 and 296.91 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.58 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.58 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.58 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 189,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,601.90/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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