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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 664.12 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 664.12 and 294.72 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 664.12 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/664.12 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 664.12 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 195,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,729.45/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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