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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 717.66 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 717.66 and 273.24 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 717.66 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/717.66 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 717.66 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 196,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,093.42/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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