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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 642.93 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 642.93 and 269.48 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 642.93 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/642.93 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 642.93 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 173,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,256.78/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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