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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 639.92 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 639.92 and 298.20 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 639.92 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/639.92 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 639.92 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 190,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,824.14/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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