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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 720.18 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 720.18 and 274.88 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 720.18 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/720.18 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 720.18 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 197,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,959.48/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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