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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.83, 667.68 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.83, 667.68 and 262.77 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.83 : 667.68 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.83/667.68 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.83x = 667.68 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.83x = 175,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446.27/483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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