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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 719.88 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 719.88 and 274.76 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 719.88 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/719.88 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 719.88 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 197,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,794.23/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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