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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.56 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.56 and 268.64 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.56 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.56 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.56 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 173,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,423.24/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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