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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 718.16 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 718.16 and 273.42 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 718.16 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/718.16 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 718.16 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 196,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,357.94/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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