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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 663.83 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 663.83 and 271.20 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 663.83 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/663.83 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 663.83 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 180,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,029.11/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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