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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 665.02 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 665.02 and 295.30 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 665.02 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/665.02 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 665.02 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 196,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,380.41/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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