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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 641.06 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 641.06 and 268.11 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 641.06 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/641.06 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 641.06 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 171,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,874.60/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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