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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.80, 670.40 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.80, 670.40 and 264.75 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.80 : 670.40 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.80/670.40 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.80x = 670.40 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.80x = 177,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,486.74/485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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