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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 664.66 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 664.66 and 271.86 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 664.66 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/664.66 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 664.66 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 180,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,694.47/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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