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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.71, 670.30 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.71, 670.30 and 264.65 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.71 : 670.30 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.71/670.30 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.71x = 670.30 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.71x = 177,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,394.90/485.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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