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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 663.84 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 663.84 and 271.22 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 663.84 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/663.84 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 663.84 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 180,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,046.68/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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