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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 665.07 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 665.07 and 274.95 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 665.07 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/665.07 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 665.07 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 182,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,861.00/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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