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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 643.63 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 643.63 and 269.91 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 643.63 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/643.63 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 643.63 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 173,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,721.33/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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