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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 641.63 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 641.63 and 268.45 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 641.63 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/641.63 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 641.63 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 172,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,245.57/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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