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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.86 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.86 and 264.36 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.86 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.86 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.86 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 177,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,082.87/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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