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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.28 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.28 and 297.56 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.28 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.28 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.28 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 190,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,224.16/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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