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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 717.93 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 717.93 and 273.22 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 717.93 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/717.93 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 717.93 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 196,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,152.83/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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