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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 666.64 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 666.64 and 262.02 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 666.64 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/666.64 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 666.64 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 174,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,675.27/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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