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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 721.30 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 721.30 and 275.97 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 721.30 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/721.30 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 721.30 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 199,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,057.16/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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