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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 717.09 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 717.09 and 273.18 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 717.09 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/717.09 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 717.09 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 195,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,894.65/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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