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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 641.16 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 641.16 and 268.17 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 641.16 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/641.16 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 641.16 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 171,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,939.88/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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