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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 664.41 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 664.41 and 271.62 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 664.41 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/664.41 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 664.41 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 180,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,467.04/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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