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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.45 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.45 and 265.70 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.45 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.45 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.45 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 170,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,430.72/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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