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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.82, 663.54 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.82, 663.54 and 271 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.82 : 663.54 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.82/663.54 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.82x = 663.54 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.82x = 179,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,819.34/480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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