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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 641.97 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 641.97 and 299.50 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 641.97 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/641.97 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 641.97 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 192,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,270.02/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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