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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 669.68 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 669.68 and 264.24 is: 364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 669.68 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/669.68 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 669.68 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 176,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954.92/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.64

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