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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 722.84 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 722.84 and 276.40 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 722.84 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/722.84 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 722.84 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 199,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,792.98/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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