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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 712.59 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 712.59 and 215.46 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 712.59 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/712.59 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 712.59 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 153,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534.64/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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