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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 663.90 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 663.90 and 294.53 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 663.90 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/663.90 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 663.90 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 195,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,535.15/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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