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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 664.22 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 664.22 and 271.52 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 664.22 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/664.22 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 664.22 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 180,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,344.34/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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