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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.36 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.36 and 276.28 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.36 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.36 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.36 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 199,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,573.62/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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