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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 640.75 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 640.75 and 267.89 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 640.75 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/640.75 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 640.75 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 171,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,650.52/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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