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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 713.47 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 713.47 and 215.67 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 713.47 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/713.47 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 713.47 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 153,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,873.00/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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