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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 642.98 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 642.98 and 269.48 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 642.98 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/642.98 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 642.98 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 173,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,270.25/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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