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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 717.42 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 717.42 and 273.72 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 717.42 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/717.42 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 717.42 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 196,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,372.20/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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