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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 643.18 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 643.18 and 269.67 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 643.18 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/643.18 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 643.18 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 173,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,446.35/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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