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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 667.64 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 667.64 and 262.76 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 667.64 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/667.64 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 667.64 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 175,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,424.43/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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