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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 721.40 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 721.40 and 275.67 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 721.40 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/721.40 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 721.40 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 198,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,866.96/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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