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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.87, 716.82 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.87, 716.82 and 272.26 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.87 : 716.82 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.87/716.82 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.87x = 716.82 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.87x = 195,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,161.41/477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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