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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 641.71 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 641.71 and 299.16 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 641.71 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/641.71 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 641.71 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 191,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,969.26/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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