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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 717.62 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 717.62 and 273.02 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 717.62 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/717.62 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 717.62 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 195,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,919.66/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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