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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 669.40 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 669.40 and 264.02 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 669.40 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/669.40 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 669.40 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 176,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,734.99/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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