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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 664.47 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 664.47 and 294.92 is: 407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 664.47 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/664.47 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 664.47 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 195,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,962.17/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.02

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