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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 639.96 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 639.96 and 297.91 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 639.96 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/639.96 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 639.96 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 190,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,650.48/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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