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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 664.84 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 664.84 and 260.72 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 664.84 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/664.84 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 664.84 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 173,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,339.51/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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