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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.81, 664.68 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.81, 664.68 and 295.15 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.81 : 664.68 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.81/664.68 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.81x = 664.68 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.81x = 196,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,180.30/481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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