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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 670.57 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 670.57 and 264.87 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 670.57 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/670.57 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 670.57 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 177,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,613.88/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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