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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 712.60 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 712.60 and 215.06 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 712.60 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/712.60 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 712.60 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 153,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,247.66/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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