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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 720.09 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 720.09 and 274.66 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 720.09 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/720.09 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 720.09 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 197,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,779.92/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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