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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 721.56 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 721.56 and 275.50 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 721.56 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/721.56 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 721.56 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 198,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,789.78/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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