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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 641.77 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 641.77 and 268.62 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 641.77 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/641.77 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 641.77 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 172,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,392.26/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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