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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 638.40 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 638.40 and 296.97 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 638.40 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/638.40 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 638.40 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 189,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,585.65/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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