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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 717.88 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 717.88 and 273.73 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 717.88 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/717.88 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 717.88 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 196,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,505.29/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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