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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 716.45 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 716.45 and 272.23 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 716.45 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/716.45 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 716.45 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 195,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,039.18/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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