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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.45, 721 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.45, 721 and 275.40 is: 412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.45 : 721 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.45/721 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.45x = 721 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.45x = 198,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,563.40/481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.43

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