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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 722.49 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 722.49 and 276.30 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 722.49 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/722.49 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 722.49 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 199,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,623.99/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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