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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 664.12 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 664.12 and 271.51 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 664.12 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/664.12 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 664.12 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 180,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,315.22/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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