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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.49 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.49 and 262.65 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.49 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.49 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.49 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 175,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,314.94/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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