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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 718.60 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 718.60 and 274.15 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 718.60 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/718.60 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 718.60 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 197,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,004.40/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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