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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.77 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.77 and 214.95 is: 322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.77 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.77 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.77 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 153,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,209.91/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.53

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