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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 640.28 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 640.28 and 267.48 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 640.28 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/640.28 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 640.28 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 171,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,260.76/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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