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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.87, 707.24 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.87, 707.24 and 277.40 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.87 : 707.24 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.87/707.24 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.87x = 707.24 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.87x = 196,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,190.84/472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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