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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.32 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.32 and 264.86 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.32 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.32 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.32 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 169,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,591.95/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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