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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.45, 643.71 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.45, 643.71 and 269.97 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.45 : 643.71 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.45/643.71 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.45x = 643.71 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.45x = 173,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,782.39/466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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