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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 720.16 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 720.16 and 274.96 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 720.16 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/720.16 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 720.16 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 198,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,015.19/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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