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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 716.75 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 716.75 and 272.93 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 716.75 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/716.75 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 716.75 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 195,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,617.63/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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