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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 642.09 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 642.09 and 268.89 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 642.09 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/642.09 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 642.09 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 172,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,654.66/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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