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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 645.84 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 645.84 and 268.87 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 645.84 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/645.84 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 645.84 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 173,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,647.00/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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