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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 638.86 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 638.86 and 297.43 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 638.86 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/638.86 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 638.86 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 190,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,016.13/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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