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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 670.65 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 670.65 and 264.93 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 670.65 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/670.65 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 670.65 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 177,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677.63/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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