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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.84 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.84 and 269.26 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.84 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.84 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.84 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 173,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,091.10/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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