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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 664.00 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 664.00 and 294.66 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 664.00 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/664.00 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 664.00 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 195,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,653.50/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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