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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 717.06 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 717.06 and 272.55 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 717.06 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/717.06 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 717.06 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 195,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,434.70/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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