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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 642.85 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 642.85 and 269.44 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 642.85 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/642.85 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 642.85 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 173,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,209.50/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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