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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 720.72 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 720.72 and 275.15 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 720.72 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/720.72 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 720.72 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 198,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,304.63/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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