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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 670.39 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 670.39 and 264.77 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 670.39 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/670.39 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 670.39 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 177,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,499.16/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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