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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.87 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.87 and 264.38 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.87 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.87 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.87 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 177,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,096.88/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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