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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.15, 669.52 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.15, 669.52 and 264.11 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.15 : 669.52 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.15/669.52 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.15x = 669.52 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.15x = 176,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,822.26/485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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