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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 640.10 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 640.10 and 298.10 is: 411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 640.10 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/640.10 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 640.10 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 190,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,813.81/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.32

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