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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 716.84 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 716.84 and 272.52 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 716.84 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/716.84 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 716.84 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 195,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,353.24/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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