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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 640.86 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 640.86 and 267.86 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 640.86 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/640.86 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 640.86 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 171,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,660.76/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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