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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.67, 717.79 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.67, 717.79 and 273.33 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.67 : 717.79 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.67/717.79 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.67x = 717.79 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.67x = 196,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,193.54/478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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