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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.53, 670.02 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.53, 670.02 and 264.48 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.53 : 670.02 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.53/670.02 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.53x = 670.02 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.53x = 177,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,206.89/485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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