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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 670.13 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 670.13 and 264.53 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 670.13 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/670.13 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 670.13 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 177,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,264.82/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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