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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 669.94 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 669.94 and 264.43 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 669.94 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/669.94 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 669.94 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 177,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,148.88/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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