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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.17, 669.52 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.17, 669.52 and 264.13 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.17 : 669.52 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.17/669.52 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.17x = 669.52 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.17x = 176,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,840.32/485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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