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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 642.98 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 642.98 and 269.40 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 642.98 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/642.98 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 642.98 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 173,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,218.81/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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