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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 645.33 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 645.33 and 268.50 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 645.33 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/645.33 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 645.33 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 173,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,271.11/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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