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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 641.01 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 641.01 and 268.06 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 641.01 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/641.01 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 641.01 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 171,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,829.75/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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