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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.08, 722.64 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.08, 722.64 and 276.40 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.08 : 722.64 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.08/722.64 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.08x = 722.64 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.08x = 199,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,737.70/482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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