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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.12 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.12 and 269.56 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.12 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.12 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.12 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 173,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,359.43/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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