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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 640.33 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 640.33 and 267.56 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 640.33 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/640.33 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 640.33 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 171,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,326.69/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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