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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.17, 640.56 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.17, 640.56 and 267.75 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.17 : 640.56 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.17/640.56 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.17x = 640.56 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.17x = 171,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,509.94/464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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