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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 638.79 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 638.79 and 297.12 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 638.79 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/638.79 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 638.79 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 189,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,797.28/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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