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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.85, 667.71 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.85, 667.71 and 262.79 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.85 : 667.71 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.85/667.71 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.85x = 667.71 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.85x = 175,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469.32/483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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