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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 720.50 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 720.50 and 275.43 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 720.50 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/720.50 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 720.50 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 198,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,442.34/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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