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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.75, 719.83 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.75, 719.83 and 275.14 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 719.83 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/719.83 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 719.83 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 198,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,054.03/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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