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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 669.62 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 669.62 and 264.18 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 669.62 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/669.62 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 669.62 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 176,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,898.89/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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