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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 640.94 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 640.94 and 267.99 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 640.94 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/640.94 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 640.94 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 171,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,764.17/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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