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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 640.01 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 640.01 and 297.93 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 640.01 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/640.01 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 640.01 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 190,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,673.49/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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