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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 643.23 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 643.23 and 269.41 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 643.23 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/643.23 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 643.23 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 173,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,292.59/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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