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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.54 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.54 and 268.31 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.54 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.54 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.54 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 172,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,131.60/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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