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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 645.24 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 645.24 and 268.45 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 645.24 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/645.24 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 645.24 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 173,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,216.19/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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