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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.01, 720.23 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.01, 720.23 and 275.30 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.01 : 720.23 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.01/720.23 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.01x = 720.23 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.01x = 198,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,279.32/481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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