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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.79, 718.44 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.79, 718.44 and 273.53 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.79 : 718.44 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.79/718.44 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.79x = 718.44 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.79x = 196,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,513.93/478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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