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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 716.58 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 716.58 and 271.98 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 716.58 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/716.58 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 716.58 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 194,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,895.43/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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