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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 664.96 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 664.96 and 274.84 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 664.96 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/664.96 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 664.96 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 182,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,754.28/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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