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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.07, 670.80 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.07, 670.80 and 265.05 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.07 : 670.80 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.07/670.80 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.07x = 670.80 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.07x = 177,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,790.86/486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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