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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 643.54 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 643.54 and 269.88 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 643.54 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/643.54 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 643.54 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 173,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,678.58/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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