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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.01, 663.80 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.01, 663.80 and 271.22 is: 374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.01 : 663.80 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.01/663.80 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.01x = 663.80 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.01x = 180,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,031.16/481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.28

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