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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 716.86 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 716.86 and 272.76 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 716.86 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/716.86 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 716.86 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 195,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,530.73/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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