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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 641.06 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 641.06 and 298.85 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 641.06 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/641.06 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 641.06 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 191,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,577.58/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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