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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 664.23 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 664.23 and 271.49 is: 374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 664.23 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/664.23 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 664.23 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 180,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,329.50/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.64

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