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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 640.93 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 640.93 and 267.94 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 640.93 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/640.93 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 640.93 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 171,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,728.51/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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