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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.62, 641.14 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.62, 641.14 and 268 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.62 : 641.14 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.62/641.14 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.62x = 641.14 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.62x = 171,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,825.52/464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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