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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 641.41 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 641.41 and 268.30 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 641.41 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/641.41 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 641.41 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 172,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,089.23/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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