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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 665 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 665 and 260.84 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 665 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/665 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 665 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 173,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,458.60/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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