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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.87 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.87 and 276.93 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.87 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.87 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.87 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 200,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,461.32/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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