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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 723.08 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 723.08 and 276.82 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 723.08 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/723.08 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 723.08 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 200,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,160.33/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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