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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 639.57 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 639.57 and 298.04 is: 411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 639.57 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/639.57 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 639.57 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 190,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,614.24/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.32

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