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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 717.54 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 717.54 and 273.39 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 717.54 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/717.54 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 717.54 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 196,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,168.26/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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