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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 643.02 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 643.02 and 269.48 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 643.02 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/643.02 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 643.02 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 173,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,281.03/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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