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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 643.08 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 643.08 and 269.43 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 643.08 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/643.08 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 643.08 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 173,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,265.04/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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