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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 641.12 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 641.12 and 268.10 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 641.12 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/641.12 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 641.12 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 171,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,885.54/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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