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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 643.50 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 643.50 and 269.84 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 643.50 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/643.50 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 643.50 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 173,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,642.04/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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