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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.99, 663.76 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.99, 663.76 and 271.17 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.99 : 663.76 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.99/663.76 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.99x = 663.76 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.99x = 179,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,987.12/480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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