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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.01, 718.73 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.01, 718.73 and 274.30 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.01 : 718.73 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.01/718.73 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.01x = 718.73 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.01x = 197,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,146.53/480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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