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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.56 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.56 and 268.40 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.56 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.56 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.56 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 172,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,194.70/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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