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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 642.73 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 642.73 and 269.29 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 642.73 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/642.73 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 642.73 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 173,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,076.87/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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