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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 720.22 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 720.22 and 274.10 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 720.22 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/720.22 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 720.22 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 197,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,412.30/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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