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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 639.80 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 639.80 and 297.98 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 639.80 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/639.80 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 639.80 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 190,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,647.60/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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