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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 641.66 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 641.66 and 299.12 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 641.66 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/641.66 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 641.66 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 191,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,928.64/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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