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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.58, 664.62 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.58, 664.62 and 271.79 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.58 : 664.62 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.58/664.62 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.58x = 664.62 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.58x = 180,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,637.07/481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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