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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 643 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 643 and 269.44 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 643 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/643 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 643 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 173,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,249.92/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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