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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 664.62 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 664.62 and 260.56 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 664.62 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/664.62 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 664.62 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 173,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,168.76/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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