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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 640.11 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 640.11 and 267.41 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 640.11 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/640.11 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 640.11 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 171,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,171.82/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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