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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 645.06 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 645.06 and 268.29 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 645.06 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/645.06 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 645.06 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 173,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,065.57/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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