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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 641.03 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 641.03 and 267.99 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 641.03 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/641.03 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 641.03 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 171,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,789.63/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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