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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 716.90 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 716.90 and 272.61 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 716.90 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/716.90 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 716.90 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 195,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,432.75/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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