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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 670.45 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 670.45 and 264.80 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 670.45 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/670.45 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 670.45 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 177,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,531.15/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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