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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 723.42 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 723.42 and 276.22 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 723.42 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/723.42 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 723.42 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 199,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,823.07/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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