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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.49, 716.09 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.49, 716.09 and 272.16 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.49 : 716.09 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.49/716.09 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.49x = 716.09 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.49x = 194,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,888.15/477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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