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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.21, 664.11 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.21, 664.11 and 294.66 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.21 : 664.11 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.21/664.11 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.21x = 664.11 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.21x = 195,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,686.65/481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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