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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 640.03 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 640.03 and 298.20 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 640.03 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/640.03 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 640.03 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 190,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,856.95/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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