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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 717.08 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 717.08 and 272.42 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 717.08 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/717.08 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 717.08 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 195,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,341.99/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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