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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.70, 646.79 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.70, 646.79 and 269.56 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.70 : 646.79 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.70/646.79 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.70x = 646.79 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.70x = 174,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,348.71/468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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