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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 640.85 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 640.85 and 268.04 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 640.85 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/640.85 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 640.85 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 171,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,773.70/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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