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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 663.96 and 271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 663.96 and 271.29 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 663.96 = 271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/663.96 = 271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 663.96 × 271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 180,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,125.71/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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