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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 641.25 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 641.25 and 268.23 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 641.25 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/641.25 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 641.25 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 172,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,002.49/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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