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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.98 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.98 and 268.02 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.98 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.98 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.98 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 171,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,795.46/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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