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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 664.82 and 260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 664.82 and 260.71 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 664.82 = 260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/664.82 = 260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 664.82 × 260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 173,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,325.22/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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