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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 715.44 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 715.44 and 271.89 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 715.44 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/715.44 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 715.44 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 194,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,520.98/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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