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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 643.41 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 643.41 and 269.81 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 643.41 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/643.41 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 643.41 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 173,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,595.24/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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