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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 639.16 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 639.16 and 297.34 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 639.16 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/639.16 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 639.16 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 190,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,047.83/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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