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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.95, 667.83 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.95, 667.83 and 262.89 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.95 : 667.83 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.95/667.83 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.95x = 667.83 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.95x = 175,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,565.83/483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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