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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 640.44 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 640.44 and 267.68 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 640.44 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/640.44 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 640.44 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 171,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,432.98/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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