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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.45, 664.43 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.45, 664.43 and 271.61 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.45 : 664.43 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.45/664.43 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.45x = 664.43 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.45x = 180,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,466.14/481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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