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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 642.77 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 642.77 and 269.31 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 642.77 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/642.77 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 642.77 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 173,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,104.39/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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