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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 641.15 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 641.15 and 268.17 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 641.15 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/641.15 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 641.15 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 171,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,937.87/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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