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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 720.93 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 720.93 and 275.22 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 720.93 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/720.93 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 720.93 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 198,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,414.35/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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