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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 664.77 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 664.77 and 260.67 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 664.77 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/664.77 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 664.77 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 173,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,280.97/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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