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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 641.22 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 641.22 and 268.19 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 641.22 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/641.22 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 641.22 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 171,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,968.79/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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