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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 664.63 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 664.63 and 295.20 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 664.63 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/664.63 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 664.63 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 196,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,198.04/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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