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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 641.18 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 641.18 and 268.15 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 641.18 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/641.18 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 641.18 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 171,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,931.08/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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