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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 718.90 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 718.90 and 274.04 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 718.90 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/718.90 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 718.90 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 197,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,007.36/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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