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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.97 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.97 and 268.20 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.97 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.97 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.97 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 172,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,980.95/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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