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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 669.48 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 669.48 and 264.08 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 669.48 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/669.48 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 669.48 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 176,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,796.28/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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