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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 641.48 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 641.48 and 299.10 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 641.48 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/641.48 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 641.48 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 191,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,866.67/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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