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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 643.20 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 643.20 and 269.64 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 643.20 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/643.20 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 643.20 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 173,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,432.45/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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