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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 666.46 and 261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 666.46 and 261.89 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 666.46 = 261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/666.46 = 261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 666.46 × 261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 174,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,539.21/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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