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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 665.13 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 665.13 and 274.96 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 665.13 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/665.13 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 665.13 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 182,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,884.14/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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