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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 640.54 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 640.54 and 298.80 is: 412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 640.54 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/640.54 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 640.54 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 191,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,393.35/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.40

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