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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 641.61 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 641.61 and 268.43 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 641.61 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/641.61 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 641.61 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 172,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,227.37/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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