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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 643.49 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 643.49 and 269.85 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 643.49 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/643.49 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 643.49 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 173,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,646.45/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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