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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 664.82 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 664.82 and 295.22 is: 407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 664.82 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/664.82 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 664.82 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 196,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,268.16/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.40

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