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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 638.73 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 638.73 and 297.27 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 638.73 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/638.73 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 638.73 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 189,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,875.27/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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