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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 640.90 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 640.90 and 267.74 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 640.90 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/640.90 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 640.90 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 171,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,594.57/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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