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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 664.97 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 664.97 and 260.81 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 664.97 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/664.97 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 664.97 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 173,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,432.49/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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