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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.35, 719.37 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.35, 719.37 and 274.30 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.35 : 719.37 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.35/719.37 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.35x = 719.37 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.35x = 197,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,321.39/480.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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