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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 664.46 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 664.46 and 295.05 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 664.46 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/664.46 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 664.46 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 196,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,051.05/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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