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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.39, 708.02 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.39, 708.02 and 277.48 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.39 : 708.02 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.39/708.02 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.39x = 708.02 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.39x = 196,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,458.23/472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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