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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 642.33 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 642.33 and 268.97 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 642.33 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/642.33 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 642.33 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 172,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,767.90/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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