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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.45, 669.90 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.45, 669.90 and 264.39 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.45 : 669.90 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.45/669.90 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.45x = 669.90 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.45x = 177,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,114.86/485.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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