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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.99, 717.96 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.99, 717.96 and 273.11 is: 409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.99 : 717.96 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.99/717.96 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.99x = 717.96 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.99x = 196,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,078.47/478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.36

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