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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.71, 670.27 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.71, 670.27 and 264.66 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.71 : 670.27 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.71/670.27 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.71x = 670.27 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.71x = 177,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,392.33/485.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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