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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.65, 670.19 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.65, 670.19 and 264.60 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.65 : 670.19 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.65/670.19 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.65x = 670.19 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.65x = 177,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,332.27/485.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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