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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 640.67 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 640.67 and 267.79 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 640.67 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/640.67 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 640.67 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 171,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,565.02/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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