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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 640.33 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 640.33 and 298.33 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 640.33 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/640.33 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 640.33 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 191,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,029.65/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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