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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.78, 664.85 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.78, 664.85 and 271.96 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.78 : 664.85 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.78/664.85 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.78x = 664.85 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.78x = 180,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,812.61/481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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