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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.85 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.85 and 297.77 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.85 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.85 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.85 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 190,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,528.13/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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