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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 696.09 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 696.09 and 269.64 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 696.09 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/696.09 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 696.09 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 187,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,693.71/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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