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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 717.55 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 717.55 and 273.47 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 717.55 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/717.55 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 717.55 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 196,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,227.03/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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