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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.84, 670.43 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.84, 670.43 and 264.77 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.84 : 670.43 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.84/670.43 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.84x = 670.43 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.84x = 177,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,508.43/485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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