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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.61, 642.63 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.61, 642.63 and 269.23 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.61 : 642.63 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.61/642.63 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.61x = 642.63 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.61x = 173,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,015.27/465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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