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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 641.61 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 641.61 and 265.80 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 641.61 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/641.61 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 641.61 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 170,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,539.94/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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