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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.22, 722.55 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.22, 722.55 and 276.02 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.22 : 722.55 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.22/722.55 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.22x = 722.55 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.22x = 199,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,438.25/481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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