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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 641.13 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 641.13 and 298.89 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 641.13 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/641.13 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 641.13 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 191,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,627.35/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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