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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 719.11 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 719.11 and 274.55 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 719.11 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/719.11 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 719.11 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 197,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,431.65/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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