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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 640.06 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 640.06 and 267.39 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 640.06 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/640.06 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 640.06 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 171,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,145.64/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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