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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.13 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.13 and 80.46 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.13 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.13 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.13 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 33,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241.47/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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