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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.49, 669.99 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.49, 669.99 and 264.45 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.49 : 669.99 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.49/669.99 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.49x = 669.99 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.49x = 177,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,177.10/485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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