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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 646.95 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 646.95 and 269.62 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 646.95 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/646.95 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 646.95 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 174,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,427.42/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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