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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 638.93 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 638.93 and 297.33 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 638.93 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/638.93 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 638.93 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 189,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,971.57/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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