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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 643.77 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 643.77 and 269.96 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 643.77 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/643.77 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 643.77 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 173,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,792.15/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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