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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 663.93 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 663.93 and 274.17 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 663.93 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/663.93 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 663.93 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 182,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,029.69/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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