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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.68 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.68 and 297.82 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.68 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.68 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.68 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 190,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,509.50/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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