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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 639.94 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 639.94 and 298.22 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 639.94 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/639.94 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 639.94 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 190,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,842.91/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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