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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.94 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.94 and 277.34 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.94 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.94 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.94 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 200,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,777.52/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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