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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 718.54 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 718.54 and 272.97 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 718.54 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/718.54 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 718.54 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 196,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,139.18/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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