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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 641.42 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 641.42 and 299.16 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 641.42 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/641.42 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 641.42 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 191,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,883.25/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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