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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 641.37 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 641.37 and 298.99 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 641.37 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/641.37 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 641.37 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 191,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,763.22/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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