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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 640.05 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 640.05 and 264.62 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 640.05 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/640.05 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 640.05 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 169,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,368.53/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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