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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 641.28 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 641.28 and 268.27 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 641.28 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/641.28 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 641.28 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 172,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,034.58/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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