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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 664.82 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 664.82 and 271.95 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 664.82 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/664.82 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 664.82 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 180,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,796.44/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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