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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 642.03 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 642.03 and 268.79 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 642.03 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/642.03 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 642.03 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 172,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,571.24/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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