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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 723.31 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 723.31 and 276.70 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 723.31 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/723.31 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 723.31 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 200,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,139.88/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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