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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 664.59 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 664.59 and 295.16 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 664.59 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/664.59 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 664.59 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 196,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,160.38/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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