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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.57, 643.86 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.57, 643.86 and 267.44 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.57 : 643.86 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.57/643.86 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.57x = 643.86 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.57x = 172,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,189.95/466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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