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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 723.29 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 723.29 and 276.77 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 723.29 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/723.29 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 723.29 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 200,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,179.97/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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