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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 643.95 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 643.95 and 269.91 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 643.95 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/643.95 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 643.95 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 173,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,808.54/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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