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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 641.59 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 641.59 and 268.44 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 641.59 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/641.59 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 641.59 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 172,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,225.34/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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