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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 664.54 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 664.54 and 295.05 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 664.54 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/664.54 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 664.54 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 196,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,071.79/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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