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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 664.83 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 664.83 and 271.94 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 664.83 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/664.83 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 664.83 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 180,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,790.55/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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