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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.03, 721.29 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.03, 721.29 and 272.49 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.03 : 721.29 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.03/721.29 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.03x = 721.29 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.03x = 196,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,544.31/481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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