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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 640.41 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 640.41 and 298.45 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 640.41 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/640.41 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 640.41 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 191,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,130.36/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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