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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 641.40 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 641.40 and 268.25 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 641.40 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/641.40 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 641.40 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 172,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,055.55/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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