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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 641.92 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 641.92 and 299.80 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 641.92 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/641.92 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 641.92 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 192,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,447.62/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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