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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 721.80 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 721.80 and 272.82 is: 409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 721.80 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/721.80 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 721.80 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 196,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,921.48/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.14

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