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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.33, 669.78 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.33, 669.78 and 264.27 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.33 : 669.78 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.33/669.78 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.33x = 669.78 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.33x = 177,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,004.44/485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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