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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 640.23 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 640.23 and 267.35 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 640.23 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/640.23 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 640.23 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 171,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162.29/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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