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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 663.98 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 663.98 and 271.32 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 663.98 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/663.98 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 663.98 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 180,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,151.05/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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