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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 641.13 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 641.13 and 268.12 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 641.13 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/641.13 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 641.13 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 171,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,896.57/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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