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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 640.74 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 640.74 and 267.80 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 640.74 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/640.74 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 640.74 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 171,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,586.97/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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