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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 720.60 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 720.60 and 274.35 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 720.60 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/720.60 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 720.60 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 197,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,696.61/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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