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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.49 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.49 and 268.37 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.49 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.49 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.49 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 172,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,156.67/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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