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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 721.30 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 721.30 and 274.82 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 721.30 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/721.30 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 721.30 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 198,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,224.06/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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