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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 641.47 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 641.47 and 296.94 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 641.47 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/641.47 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 641.47 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 190,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,474.95/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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