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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.86, 716.04 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.86, 716.04 and 272.52 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.86 : 716.04 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.86/716.04 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.86x = 716.04 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.86x = 195,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,135.22/477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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