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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 640.47 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 640.47 and 267.67 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 640.47 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/640.47 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 640.47 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 171,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434.60/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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