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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 641.54 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 641.54 and 265.67 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 641.54 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/641.54 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 641.54 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 170,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,435.39/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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