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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.45, 640.94 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.45, 640.94 and 267.94 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.45 : 640.94 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.45/640.94 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.45x = 640.94 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.45x = 171,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,730.52/464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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