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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.91, 670.57 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.91, 670.57 and 264.85 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.91 : 670.57 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.91/670.57 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.91x = 670.57 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.91x = 177,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595.79/485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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