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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 640.26 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 640.26 and 267.51 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 640.26 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/640.26 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 640.26 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 171,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,275.95/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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