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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 640.79 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 640.79 and 298.65 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 640.79 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/640.79 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 640.79 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 191,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,373.96/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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