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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.95, 670.61 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.95, 670.61 and 264.90 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.95 : 670.61 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.95/670.61 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.95x = 670.61 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.95x = 177,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,644.59/485.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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