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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 670.74 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 670.74 and 264.99 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 670.74 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/670.74 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 670.74 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 177,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,739.39/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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