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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 664.17 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 664.17 and 271.46 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 664.17 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/664.17 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 664.17 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 180,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296.23/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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