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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 667.85 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 667.85 and 262.91 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 667.85 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/667.85 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 667.85 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 175,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,582.12/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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