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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 642.51 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 642.51 and 269.17 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 642.51 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/642.51 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 642.51 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 172,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,944.42/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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