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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 640.87 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 640.87 and 267.94 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 640.87 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/640.87 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 640.87 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 171,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,714.71/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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