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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.66, 722.11 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.66, 722.11 and 275.88 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.66 : 722.11 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.66/722.11 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.66x = 722.11 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.66x = 199,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,215.71/481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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