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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 644.32 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 644.32 and 267.76 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 644.32 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/644.32 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 644.32 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 172,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,523.12/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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