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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 644.82 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 644.82 and 268.12 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 644.82 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/644.82 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 644.82 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 172,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,888.53/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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