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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.56 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.56 and 264.15 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.56 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.56 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.56 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 176,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,862.95/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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