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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 670.25 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 670.25 and 264.63 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 670.25 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/670.25 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 670.25 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 177,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,368.26/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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