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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.39 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.39 and 269.06 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.39 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.39 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.39 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 172,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,841.45/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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