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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 664.13 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 664.13 and 294.72 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 664.13 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/664.13 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 664.13 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 195,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732.39/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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