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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.20 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.20 and 294.80 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.20 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.20 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.20 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 195,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806.16/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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