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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.58 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.58 and 271.09 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.58 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.58 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.58 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 179,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,885.23/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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