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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 639.66 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 639.66 and 297.81 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 639.66 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/639.66 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 639.66 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 190,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,497.14/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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