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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 641.38 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 641.38 and 268.36 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 641.38 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/641.38 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 641.38 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 172,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,120.74/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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