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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.89, 641.50 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.89, 641.50 and 265.75 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.89 : 641.50 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.89/641.50 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.89x = 641.50 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.89x = 170,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,478.63/464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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