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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 640.94 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 640.94 and 298.76 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 640.94 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/640.94 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 640.94 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 191,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,487.23/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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