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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 641.05 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 641.05 and 268.07 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 641.05 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/641.05 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 641.05 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 171,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,843.33/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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