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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 638.95 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 638.95 and 297.33 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 638.95 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/638.95 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 638.95 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 189,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,975.07/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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