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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 640.40 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 640.40 and 267.54 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 640.40 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/640.40 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 640.40 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 171,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,331.28/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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