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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 640.68 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 640.68 and 265.10 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 640.68 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/640.68 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 640.68 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 169,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,844.27/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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