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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.51, 640.95 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.51, 640.95 and 268.04 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.51 : 640.95 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.51/640.95 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.51x = 640.95 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.51x = 171,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,800.24/464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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