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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 663.92 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 663.92 and 294.54 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 663.92 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/663.92 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 663.92 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 195,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,551.00/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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