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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 712.58 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 712.58 and 215.45 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 712.58 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/712.58 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 712.58 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 153,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,527.68/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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