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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 669.60 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 669.60 and 264.18 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 669.60 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/669.60 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 669.60 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 176,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,894.93/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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