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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 643.04 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 643.04 and 269.52 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 643.04 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/643.04 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 643.04 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 173,310.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,310.79/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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