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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 664.01 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 664.01 and 294.75 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 664.01 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/664.01 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 664.01 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 195,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,715.47/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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