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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.45, 669.92 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.45, 669.92 and 264.40 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.45 : 669.92 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.45/669.92 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.45x = 669.92 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.45x = 177,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,126.21/485.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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