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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 640.89 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 640.89 and 265.23 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 640.89 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/640.89 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 640.89 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 169,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,984.64/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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