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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 664.96 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 664.96 and 295.56 is: 407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 664.96 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/664.96 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 664.96 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 196,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,535.58/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.78

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