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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 640.36 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 640.36 and 267.68 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 640.36 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/640.36 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 640.36 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 171,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,411.56/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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