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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.85, 663.55 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.85, 663.55 and 271.03 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.85 : 663.55 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.85/663.55 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.85x = 663.55 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.85x = 179,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,841.96/480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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