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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 663.79 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 663.79 and 294.44 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 663.79 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/663.79 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 663.79 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 195,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,446.33/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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