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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.45 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.45 and 268.39 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.45 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.45 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.45 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 172,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,158.77/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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