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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 643.50 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 643.50 and 269.78 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 643.50 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/643.50 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 643.50 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 173,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,600.21/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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