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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 717.60 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 717.60 and 273.04 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 717.60 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/717.60 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 717.60 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 195,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,933.50/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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