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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 664.10 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 664.10 and 297.32 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 664.10 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/664.10 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 664.10 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 197,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,450.21/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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