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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.62, 670.15 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.62, 670.15 and 264.56 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.62 : 670.15 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.62/670.15 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.62x = 670.15 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.62x = 177,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,297.15/485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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