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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 646.39 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 646.39 and 269.26 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 646.39 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/646.39 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 646.39 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 174,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,046.97/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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