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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 670.73 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 670.73 and 264.98 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 670.73 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/670.73 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 670.73 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 177,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,726.61/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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