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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 641.69 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 641.69 and 268.39 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 641.69 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/641.69 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 641.69 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 172,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,223.18/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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