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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 669.99 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 669.99 and 264.46 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 669.99 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/669.99 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 669.99 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 177,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,185.56/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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