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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 719.25 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 719.25 and 274.65 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 719.25 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/719.25 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 719.25 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 197,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,542.01/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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