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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 644.03 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 644.03 and 264.80 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 644.03 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/644.03 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 644.03 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 170,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,539.14/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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