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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 641.65 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 641.65 and 268.42 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 641.65 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/641.65 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 641.65 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 172,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,231.69/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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