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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 640.31 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 640.31 and 267.54 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 640.31 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/640.31 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 640.31 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 171,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,307.20/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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