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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 716.57 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 716.57 and 272.48 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 716.57 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/716.57 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 716.57 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 195,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,246.05/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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