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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 639.36 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 639.36 and 297.50 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 639.36 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/639.36 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 639.36 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 190,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,206.40/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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