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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 664.81 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 664.81 and 271.86 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 664.81 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/664.81 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 664.81 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 180,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,732.07/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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