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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 719.38 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 719.38 and 274.16 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 719.38 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/719.38 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 719.38 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 197,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,225.22/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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