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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 641.67 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 641.67 and 268.49 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 641.67 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/641.67 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 641.67 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 172,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,280.17/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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