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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 641.34 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 641.34 and 268.32 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 641.34 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/641.34 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 641.34 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 172,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,084.35/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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