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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 640.14 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 640.14 and 298.28 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 640.14 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/640.14 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 640.14 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 190,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940.96/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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