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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 646.41 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 646.41 and 269.29 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 646.41 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/646.41 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 646.41 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 174,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,070.08/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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