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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 667.79 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 667.79 and 262.86 is: 362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 667.79 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/667.79 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 667.79 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 175,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,535.28/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.75

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