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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 641.12 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 641.12 and 268.12 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 641.12 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/641.12 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 641.12 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 171,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,897.09/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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