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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 641.18 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 641.18 and 268.13 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 641.18 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/641.18 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 641.18 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 171,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919.59/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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