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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 642.41 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 642.41 and 268.98 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 642.41 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/642.41 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 642.41 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 172,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,795.44/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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