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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 664.23 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 664.23 and 271.54 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 664.23 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/664.23 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 664.23 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 180,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365.01/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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