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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 640.50 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 640.50 and 267.63 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 640.50 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/640.50 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 640.50 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 171,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,417.02/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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