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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 715.45 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 715.45 and 272.04 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 715.45 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/715.45 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 715.45 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 194,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,631.02/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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