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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 716.60 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 716.60 and 272.14 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 716.60 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/716.60 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 716.60 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 195,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,016.91/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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