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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 719.05 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 719.05 and 274.08 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 719.05 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/719.05 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 719.05 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 197,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,077.22/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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