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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 641.69 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 641.69 and 299.17 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 641.69 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/641.69 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 641.69 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 191,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,974.40/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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