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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.38, 640.84 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.38, 640.84 and 267.89 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.38 : 640.84 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.38/640.84 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.38x = 640.84 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.38x = 171,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,674.63/464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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