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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 641.97 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 641.97 and 268.70 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 641.97 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/641.97 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 641.97 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 172,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,494.13/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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