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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.82, 709.35 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.82, 709.35 and 277.95 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.82 : 709.35 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.82/709.35 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.82x = 709.35 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.82x = 197,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,158.90/472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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