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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 640.58 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 640.58 and 265.05 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 640.58 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/640.58 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 640.58 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 169,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,784.40/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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