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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 664.01 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 664.01 and 260.12 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 664.01 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/664.01 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 664.01 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 172,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,722.28/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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