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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 639.96 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 639.96 and 298.10 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 639.96 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/639.96 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 639.96 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 190,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,772.08/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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