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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.84, 670.44 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.84, 670.44 and 264.79 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.84 : 670.44 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.84/670.44 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.84x = 670.44 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.84x = 177,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,525.81/485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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