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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.54, 670.06 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.54, 670.06 and 264.49 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.54 : 670.06 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.54/670.06 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.54x = 670.06 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.54x = 177,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,224.17/485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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