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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.17 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.17 and 267.44 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.17 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.17 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.17 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 171,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,203.86/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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