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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.57 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.57 and 264.13 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.57 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.57 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.57 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 176,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,850.86/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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