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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 664.65 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 664.65 and 295.11 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 664.65 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/664.65 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 664.65 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 196,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,144.86/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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