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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 721.23 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 721.23 and 275.93 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 721.23 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/721.23 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 721.23 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 199,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,008.99/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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