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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 641.10 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 641.10 and 298.97 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 641.10 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/641.10 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 641.10 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 191,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,666.46/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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