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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.95, 663.72 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.95, 663.72 and 271.12 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.95 : 663.72 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.95/663.72 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.95x = 663.72 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.95x = 179,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,947.77/480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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