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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 663.91 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 663.91 and 294.65 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 663.91 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/663.91 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 663.91 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 195,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,622.00/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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