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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 661.05 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 661.05 and 271.94 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 661.05 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/661.05 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 661.05 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 179,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,765.94/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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