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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 640.84 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 640.84 and 298.72 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 640.84 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/640.84 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 640.84 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 191,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,431.72/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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