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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 643.32 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 643.32 and 269.74 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 643.32 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/643.32 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 643.32 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 173,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,529.14/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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