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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 643.57 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 643.57 and 269.92 is: 372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 643.57 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/643.57 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 643.57 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 173,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,710.13/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.46

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