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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 641.70 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 641.70 and 268.53 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 641.70 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/641.70 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 641.70 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 172,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,313.29/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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