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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 642.89 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 642.89 and 269.38 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 642.89 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/642.89 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 642.89 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 173,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,178.05/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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