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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 664.24 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 664.24 and 294.91 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 664.24 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/664.24 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 664.24 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 195,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,893.42/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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