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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 640.45 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 640.45 and 265 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 640.45 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/640.45 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 640.45 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 169,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,719.25/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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