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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 641.67 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 641.67 and 268.44 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 641.67 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/641.67 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 641.67 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 172,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,248.55/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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