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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 642.33 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 642.33 and 269.07 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 642.33 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/642.33 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 642.33 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 172,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,828.52/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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