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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 723.30 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 723.30 and 276.73 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 723.30 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/723.30 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 723.30 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 200,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,158.81/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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