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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 663.80 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 663.80 and 294.35 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 663.80 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/663.80 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 663.80 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 195,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,390.13/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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