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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.79, 716.20 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.79, 716.20 and 271.94 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.79 : 716.20 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.79/716.20 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.79x = 716.20 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.79x = 194,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,759.17/477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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