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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 643.25 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 643.25 and 269.65 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 643.25 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/643.25 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 643.25 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 173,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,453.84/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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