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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 664.17 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 664.17 and 271.44 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 664.17 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/664.17 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 664.17 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 180,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282.30/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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