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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 640.53 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 640.53 and 267.66 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 640.53 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/640.53 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 640.53 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 171,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,444.26/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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