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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 643.14 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 643.14 and 269.58 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 643.14 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/643.14 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 643.14 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 173,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,377.68/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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