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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.60, 670.13 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.60, 670.13 and 264.54 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.60 : 670.13 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.60/670.13 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.60x = 670.13 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.60x = 177,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,274.87/485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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