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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.66, 670.21 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.66, 670.21 and 264.62 is: 365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.66 : 670.21 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.66/670.21 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.66x = 670.21 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.66x = 177,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,347.62/485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.17

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