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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.70 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.70 and 260.62 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.70 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.70 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.70 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 173,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,231.15/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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