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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.26 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.26 and 269.58 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.26 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.26 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.26 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 173,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,410.03/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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