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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 641.14 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 641.14 and 268.22 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 641.14 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/641.14 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 641.14 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 171,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962.69/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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