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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 665.07 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 665.07 and 295.41 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 665.07 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/665.07 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 665.07 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 196,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,468.33/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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