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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 716.37 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 716.37 and 272.28 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 716.37 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/716.37 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 716.37 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 195,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,053.22/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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