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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 722.67 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 722.67 and 277.22 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 722.67 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/722.67 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 722.67 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 200,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,338.58/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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