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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 640.67 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 640.67 and 267.71 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 640.67 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/640.67 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 640.67 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 171,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,509.22/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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