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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 664.85 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 664.85 and 295.22 is: 407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 664.85 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/664.85 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 664.85 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 196,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,279.42/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.43

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