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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 716.85 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 716.85 and 272.43 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 716.85 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/716.85 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 716.85 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 195,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,291.45/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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