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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 667.87 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 667.87 and 262.92 is: 362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 667.87 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/667.87 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 667.87 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 175,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,593.04/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.82

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