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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 641.96 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 641.96 and 268.68 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 641.96 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/641.96 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 641.96 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 172,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,481.81/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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