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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 717.22 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 717.22 and 272.69 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 717.22 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/717.22 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 717.22 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 195,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,581.19/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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