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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 712.91 and 215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 712.91 and 215.59 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 712.91 = 215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/712.91 = 215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 712.91 × 215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 153,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,694.66/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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