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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 640.74 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 640.74 and 267.62 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 640.74 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/640.74 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 640.74 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 171,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,474.84/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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