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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.28 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.28 and 276.08 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.28 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.28 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.28 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 199,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,404.49/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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