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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 640.74 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 640.74 and 267.84 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 640.74 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/640.74 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 640.74 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 171,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,616.81/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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