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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 663.86 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 663.86 and 281.94 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 663.86 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/663.86 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 663.86 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 187,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,168.69/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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