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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 717.59 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 717.59 and 273.03 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 717.59 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/717.59 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 717.59 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 195,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,923.60/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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