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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 670.17 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 670.17 and 264.58 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 670.17 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/670.17 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 670.17 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 177,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,313.58/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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