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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.66 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.66 and 274.67 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.66 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.66 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.66 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 182,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,562.16/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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