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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 716.44 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 716.44 and 272.22 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 716.44 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/716.44 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 716.44 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 195,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,027.94/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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