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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.17, 722.22 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.17, 722.22 and 276.16 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.17 : 722.22 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.17/722.22 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.17x = 722.22 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.17x = 199,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,448.28/482.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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