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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 646.63 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 646.63 and 269.50 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 646.63 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/646.63 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 646.63 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 174,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,266.79/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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