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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 641.37 and 299.35 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 641.37 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/641.37 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 641.37 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 191,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,990.74/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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