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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 664.07 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 664.07 and 271.41 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 664.07 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/664.07 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 664.07 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 180,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,235.24/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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