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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.85, 720.71 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.85, 720.71 and 275.51 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.85 : 720.71 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.85/720.71 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.85x = 720.71 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.85x = 198,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,563.24/480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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