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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 664.72 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 664.72 and 269.01 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 664.72 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/664.72 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 664.72 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 178,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,816.33/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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