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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.56 and 297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.56 and 297.61 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.56 = 297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.56 = 297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.56 × 297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 190,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,339.45/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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