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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 643.56 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 643.56 and 269.89 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 643.56 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/643.56 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 643.56 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 173,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,690.41/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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