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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 641.19 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 641.19 and 265.47 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 641.19 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/641.19 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 641.19 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 170,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,216.71/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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