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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 640.79 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 640.79 and 265.16 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 640.79 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/640.79 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 640.79 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 169,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,908.80/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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