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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 667.41 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 667.41 and 262.58 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 667.41 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/667.41 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 667.41 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 175,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,245.18/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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