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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 639.76 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 639.76 and 297.90 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 639.76 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/639.76 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 639.76 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 190,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,584.50/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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