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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.68 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.68 and 264.25 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.68 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.68 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.68 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 176,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,961.93/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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