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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 640.83 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 640.83 and 268.05 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 640.83 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/640.83 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 640.83 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 171,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,774.48/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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