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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 713.54 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 713.54 and 215.48 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 713.54 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/713.54 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 713.54 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 153,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,755.92/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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