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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.63, 720.38 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.63, 720.38 and 275.34 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.63 : 720.38 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.63/720.38 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.63x = 720.38 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.63x = 198,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,349.43/480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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