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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.91, 665.03 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.91, 665.03 and 260.86 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.91 : 665.03 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.91/665.03 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.91x = 665.03 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.91x = 173,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,482.04/481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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