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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 666.47 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 666.47 and 261.90 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 666.47 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/666.47 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 666.47 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 174,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,547.18/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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