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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 641.71 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 641.71 and 268.56 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 641.71 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/641.71 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 641.71 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 172,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,336.29/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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