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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 640.46 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 640.46 and 298.21 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 640.46 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/640.46 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 640.46 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 190,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,991.58/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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