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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.89 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.89 and 267.96 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.89 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.89 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.89 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 171,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,732.88/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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