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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 640.86 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 640.86 and 265.28 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 640.86 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/640.86 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 640.86 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 170,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,007.34/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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