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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.83, 641.39 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.83, 641.39 and 299.03 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.83 : 641.39 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.83/641.39 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.83x = 641.39 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.83x = 191,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,790.15/464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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