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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 663.71 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 663.71 and 271.10 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 663.71 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/663.71 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 663.71 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 179,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,932.08/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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