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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 642.88 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 642.88 and 269.43 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 642.88 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/642.88 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 642.88 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 173,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211.16/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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