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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.09, 663.86 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.09, 663.86 and 271.26 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.09 : 663.86 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.09/663.86 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.09x = 663.86 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.09x = 180,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,078.66/481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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