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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 641.71 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 641.71 and 299.63 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 641.71 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/641.71 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 641.71 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 192,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,275.57/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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