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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 664.32 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 664.32 and 294.94 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 664.32 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/664.32 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 664.32 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 195,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,934.54/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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