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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.17, 669.54 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.17, 669.54 and 264.12 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.17 : 669.54 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.17/669.54 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.17x = 669.54 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.17x = 176,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,838.90/485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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