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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 638.78 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 638.78 and 297.26 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 638.78 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/638.78 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 638.78 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 189,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,879.06/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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