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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 664.25 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 664.25 and 294.81 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 664.25 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/664.25 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 664.25 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 195,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,825.24/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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