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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 721.81 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 721.81 and 275.70 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 721.81 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/721.81 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 721.81 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 199,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,006.07/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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