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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 641.94 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 641.94 and 299.73 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 641.94 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/641.94 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 641.94 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 192,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,408.68/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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