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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 718.46 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 718.46 and 273.64 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 718.46 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/718.46 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 718.46 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 196,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,599.39/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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