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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 670.12 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 670.12 and 264.57 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 670.12 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/670.12 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 670.12 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 177,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,291.96/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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