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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 663.57 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 663.57 and 294.48 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 663.57 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/663.57 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 663.57 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 195,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,408.09/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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