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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.78 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.78 and 268.01 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.78 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.78 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.78 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 172,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,807.49/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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