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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.91, 720.21 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.91, 720.21 and 274.86 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.91 : 720.21 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.91/720.21 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.91x = 720.21 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.91x = 197,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,954.31/480.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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