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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.75, 716.31 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.75, 716.31 and 272.42 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.75 : 716.31 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.75/716.31 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.75x = 716.31 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.75x = 195,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,133.59/477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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