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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 642.96 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 642.96 and 269.46 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 642.96 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/642.96 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 642.96 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 173,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,252.00/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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