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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.71, 641.31 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.71, 641.31 and 265.57 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.71 : 641.31 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.71/641.31 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.71x = 641.31 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.71x = 170,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,314.14/464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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