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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 641.47 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 641.47 and 268.44 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 641.47 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/641.47 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 641.47 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 172,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,195.54/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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