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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.60, 664.55 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.60, 664.55 and 268.87 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.60 : 664.55 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.60/664.55 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.60x = 664.55 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.60x = 178,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,678.32/481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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