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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 664.88 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 664.88 and 295.25 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 664.88 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/664.88 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 664.88 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 196,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,305.82/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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