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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.57 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.57 and 271.04 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.57 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.57 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.57 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 179,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854.01/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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