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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 644.75 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 644.75 and 268.02 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 644.75 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/644.75 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 644.75 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 172,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,805.90/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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