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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.95, 663.67 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.95, 663.67 and 271.11 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.95 : 663.67 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.95/663.67 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.95x = 663.67 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.95x = 179,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,927.57/480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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