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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 641.46 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 641.46 and 265.56 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 641.46 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/641.46 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 641.46 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 170,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,346.12/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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