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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 642.46 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 642.46 and 269.16 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 642.46 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/642.46 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 642.46 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 172,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924.53/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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