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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 640.58 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 640.58 and 298.38 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 640.58 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/640.58 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 640.58 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 191,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,136.26/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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