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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.46 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.46 and 294.84 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.46 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.46 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.46 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 195,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,906.06/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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