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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 670.54 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 670.54 and 264.87 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 670.54 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/670.54 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 670.54 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 177,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,607.78/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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