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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 640.86 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 640.86 and 268.03 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 640.86 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/640.86 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 640.86 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 171,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,769.71/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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