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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 721.38 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 721.38 and 275.76 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 721.38 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/721.38 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 721.38 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 198,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,927.75/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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