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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 641.90 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 641.90 and 268.82 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 641.90 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/641.90 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 641.90 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 172,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,551.00/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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