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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 643.62 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 643.62 and 269.95 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 643.62 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/643.62 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 643.62 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 173,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742.00/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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