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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.99, 663.79 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.99, 663.79 and 271.18 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.99 : 663.79 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.99/663.79 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.99x = 663.79 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.99x = 180,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,004.91/480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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