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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 640.13 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 640.13 and 264.71 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 640.13 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/640.13 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 640.13 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 169,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,449.09/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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