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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.15, 643.11 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.15, 643.11 and 269.59 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.15 : 643.11 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.15/643.11 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.15x = 643.11 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.15x = 173,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,376.02/466.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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