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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 638.98 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 638.98 and 297.27 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 638.98 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/638.98 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 638.98 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 189,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,948.84/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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