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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 720.93 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 720.93 and 275.34 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 720.93 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/720.93 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 720.93 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 198,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,500.87/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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