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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 670.71 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 670.71 and 264.97 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 670.71 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/670.71 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 670.71 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 177,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,718.37/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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