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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 719.73 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 719.73 and 274.50 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 719.73 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/719.73 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 719.73 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 197,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,565.89/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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