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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 642.87 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 642.87 and 269.60 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 642.87 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/642.87 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 642.87 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 173,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,314.54/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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