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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 640.86 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 640.86 and 265.33 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 640.86 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/640.86 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 640.86 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 170,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,039.38/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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