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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 641.01 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 641.01 and 265.43 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 641.01 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/641.01 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 641.01 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 170,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,143.28/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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