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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 669.34 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 669.34 and 263.98 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 669.34 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/669.34 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 669.34 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 176,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,693.54/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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