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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.33, 643.52 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.33, 643.52 and 269.80 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.33 : 643.52 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.33/643.52 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.33x = 643.52 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.33x = 173,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,620.35/466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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