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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 643.08 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 643.08 and 269.51 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 643.08 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/643.08 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 643.08 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 173,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,313.28/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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