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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 641.28 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 641.28 and 299.13 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 641.28 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/641.28 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 641.28 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 191,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,826.09/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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