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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 644.64 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 644.64 and 268.11 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 644.64 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/644.64 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 644.64 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 172,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,834.43/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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