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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 646.13 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 646.13 and 269.02 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 646.13 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/646.13 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 646.13 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 173,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,821.89/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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