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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 641.56 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 641.56 and 268.21 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 641.56 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/641.56 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 641.56 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 172,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,070.53/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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