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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 663.96 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 663.96 and 271.30 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 663.96 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/663.96 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 663.96 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 180,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,132.35/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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