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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.88 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.88 and 268.66 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.88 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.88 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.88 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 172,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,447.48/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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