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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 640.01 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 640.01 and 267.44 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 640.01 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/640.01 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 640.01 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 171,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162.94/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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