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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.65, 664.51 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.65, 664.51 and 271.80 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.65 : 664.51 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.65/664.51 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.65x = 664.51 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.65x = 180,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,609.14/481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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