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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 642.28 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 642.28 and 269.08 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 642.28 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/642.28 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 642.28 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 172,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,824.70/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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