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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 664.04 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 664.04 and 271.40 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 664.04 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/664.04 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 664.04 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 180,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,220.46/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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