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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 670.09 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 670.09 and 264.55 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 670.09 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/670.09 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 670.09 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 177,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,269.97/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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