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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.58, 720.18 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.58, 720.18 and 274.72 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.58 : 720.18 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.58/720.18 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.58x = 720.18 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.58x = 197,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,847.85/480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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