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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 664.00 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 664.00 and 294.76 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 664.00 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/664.00 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 664.00 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 195,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,720.73/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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