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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.02 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.02 and 275.97 is: 413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.02 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.02 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.02 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 199,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,255.86/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.87

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