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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.84 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.84 and 273.06 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.84 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.84 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.84 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 196,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013.39/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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