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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 723.78 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 723.78 and 277.02 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 723.78 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/723.78 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 723.78 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 200,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,496.53/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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