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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 664.14 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 664.14 and 271.46 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 664.14 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/664.14 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 664.14 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 180,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,284.12/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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