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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 639.99 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 639.99 and 297.97 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 639.99 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/639.99 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 639.99 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 190,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,697.82/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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