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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 640.92 and 298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 640.92 and 298.59 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 640.92 = 298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/640.92 = 298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 640.92 × 298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 191,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,372.30/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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