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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 640.30 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 640.30 and 267.54 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 640.30 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/640.30 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 640.30 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 171,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,305.86/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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