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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 664.65 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 664.65 and 274.64 is: 379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 664.65 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/664.65 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 664.65 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 182,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539.48/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.00

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