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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 641.91 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 641.91 and 268.69 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 641.91 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/641.91 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 641.91 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 172,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,474.80/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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