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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 645.01 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 645.01 and 268.31 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 645.01 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/645.01 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 645.01 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 173,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,065.08/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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