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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 645.94 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 645.94 and 268.92 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 645.94 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/645.94 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 645.94 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 173,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,706.52/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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