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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 663.90 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 663.90 and 294.50 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 663.90 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/663.90 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 663.90 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 195,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520.76/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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