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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 719.67 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 719.67 and 275.22 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 719.67 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/719.67 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 719.67 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 198,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,067.58/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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