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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 639.11 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 639.11 and 297.65 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 639.11 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/639.11 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 639.11 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 190,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,231.09/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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