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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 663.54 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 663.54 and 294.48 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 663.54 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/663.54 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 663.54 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 195,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,399.26/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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