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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.43, 709.77 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.43, 709.77 and 216.75 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.43 : 709.77 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.43/709.77 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.43x = 709.77 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.43x = 153,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,842.65/473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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