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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.56, 724.10 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.56, 724.10 and 277 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.56 : 724.10 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.56/724.10 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.56x = 724.10 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.56x = 200,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,575.70/482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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