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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 640.18 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 640.18 and 298.46 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 640.18 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/640.18 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 640.18 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 191,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,068.12/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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