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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 641.14 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 641.14 and 298.90 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 641.14 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/641.14 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 641.14 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 191,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,636.75/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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