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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 641.13 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 641.13 and 298.85 is: 412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 641.13 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/641.13 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 641.13 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 191,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,601.70/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.35

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