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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 641.45 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 641.45 and 299.45 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 641.45 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/641.45 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 641.45 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 192,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,079.00/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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