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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 643.03 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 643.03 and 269.52 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 643.03 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/643.03 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 643.03 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 173,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,309.45/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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