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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.90, 721.69 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.90, 721.69 and 275.84 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.90 : 721.69 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.90/721.69 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.90x = 721.69 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.90x = 199,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,070.93/481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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