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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 638.96 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 638.96 and 297.63 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 638.96 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/638.96 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 638.96 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 190,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,172.18/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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