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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 640.31 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 640.31 and 267.53 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 640.31 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/640.31 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 640.31 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 171,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,297.60/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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