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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.88, 670.50 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.88, 670.50 and 264.82 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.88 : 670.50 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.88/670.50 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.88x = 670.50 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.88x = 177,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,561.81/485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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