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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 670.26 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 670.26 and 264.65 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 670.26 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/670.26 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 670.26 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 177,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,384.31/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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