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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 639.79 and 297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 639.79 and 297.79 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 639.79 = 297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/639.79 = 297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 639.79 × 297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 190,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,519.87/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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