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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.65 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.65 and 271.84 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.65 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.65 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.65 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 180,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,677.47/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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