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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 721.63 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 721.63 and 275.67 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 721.63 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/721.63 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 721.63 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 198,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,928.13/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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