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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 643.69 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 643.69 and 269.97 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 643.69 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/643.69 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 643.69 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 173,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,776.99/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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