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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 721.20 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 721.20 and 275.42 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 721.20 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/721.20 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 721.20 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 198,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,632.90/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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