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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 641.18 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 641.18 and 268.16 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 641.18 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/641.18 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 641.18 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 171,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,938.83/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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