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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.32 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.32 and 269.67 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.32 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.32 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.32 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 173,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,484.10/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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