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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 664.96 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 664.96 and 272.04 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 664.96 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/664.96 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 664.96 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 180,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,895.72/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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