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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.85, 670.48 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.85, 670.48 and 264.80 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.85 : 670.48 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.85/670.48 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.85x = 670.48 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.85x = 177,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,544.12/485.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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