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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 720.65 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 720.65 and 275.15 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 720.65 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/720.65 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 720.65 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 198,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,281.87/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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