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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 640.85 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 640.85 and 265.21 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 640.85 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/640.85 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 640.85 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 169,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,956.90/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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