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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 641.05 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 641.05 and 268.02 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 641.05 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/641.05 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 641.05 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 171,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,813.55/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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