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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 663.80 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 663.80 and 271.19 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 663.80 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/663.80 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 663.80 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 180,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,011.25/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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