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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 640.44 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 640.44 and 267.60 is: 369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 640.44 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/640.44 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 640.44 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 171,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,380.41/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.30

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