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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.28 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.28 and 267.48 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.28 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.28 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.28 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 171,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,262.09/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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