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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 643.71 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 643.71 and 269.93 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 643.71 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/643.71 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 643.71 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 173,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,753.42/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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